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Job Title:

Quality Control Technician - Erlanger, KY

Department/Function:

Quality & Food Safety

Job Description:

Quality Control Technician-Erlanger, KY

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

MAIN FUNCTION:

QC technician responsible for quality analysis of raw materials, finished products, expired materials, and Contract Manufactured items. This technician will also offer support to Production in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming product, detailing Rejections/Deviations/Warehouse Dispositions, and maintaining Quality Control Lab supplies and cleanliness.

This position reports to the QC Manager.

Working hours would either be 2nd shift - 2:00PM to 10:30PM or 3rd shift - 10:00PM to 6:30PM

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Operate and understand standard QC laboratory equipment.

• Complete work on-time, accurately, and with Quality and Food Safety in mind.

• Complete individual and group departmental/QC related projects.

• Manage daily laboratory activities, including, but not limited to Production, Sample, and R&D samples, as well as Raw Materials.

• Learn and utilize QC procedures and relevant Process Instructions.

• Learn and utilize basic raw material and finished flavor characteristics when making organoleptic evaluations.

• Provide Quality support to the Operations group aiding in processing and handling of finished products and raw materials in all supervised and unsupervised situations. Also lend other support to Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain

• Follow basic GLP, GMP, and Safety standards.

• Perform QC equipment checks and calibrations.

• Maintain QC laboratory, stocking/purchasing supplies and raw materials.

• Maintain proper storage and organization of QC product retains.

• Manage laboratory responsibilities in unsupervised situations including overtime/weekend situations on first, second, or third shifts.

• Conduct all standard QC testing procedures in all areas of QC. Make confident decisions and dispositions for all physical and sensory tests.

• Initiate and inform pertinent parties of all material rejections and deviations. Provide accurate and complete information and documentation to allow for proper root cause and corrective action follow-up.

• Create and maintain Finished Product and Raw Material Quality Specifications.

• Communicate all outstanding quality issues with the entire QC team.

• Maintain and update specific product testing procedures and individual lot data in the AS400.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Computer skills; Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures.

• Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills

• Focus on Food Safety and Customer/Consumer needs in all aspects of work.

• Completes Deviation/Rejection investigations to determine actual Root Causes.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements.

• Encourages Trust between Operations and Quality.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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REF: 83269BR

Req/Job ID:

83269BR

City:

Erlanger

State:

KY - Kentucky

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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